Chapter 168



"Okay," I nodded at Jacqueline, "Jacqueline, we're heading out now."

Jacqueline seemed to notice my unease as well. She glanced upstairs, probably curious about what I had discussed with Mr. Wagner, but she didn't hold us back. "Take care on your way," she said.

As Ernest and I left and got into the car, I was about to start the engine when he stopped me. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, just brought up my parents," I didn't hide anything from Ernest.

"Did you ask about their accident?" Ernest guessed immediately.

I couldn't help but let out a sarcastic laugh. "Influenced by you, I wanted some clarity."

"And?" he pressed on.

Thinking back to Herschel's words, I started the car and hit the gas, giving Ernest his answer. "Just an accident."

As we drove away from the Wagner residence, I added, "There was an official investigation at the scene."

back. By now, the city was alive with lights and

I broke the silence while we waited for a red

"No," Ernest replied honestly.

had a long

"Okay," he didn't refuse.

the car, we walked towards the lively food stalls. I pointed authoritatively, "Tonight, all the delicacies here are

bump, sending me staggering to one

right in front of me, my hand clutching

a scene straight out of a drama, perfectly executed by us. And with Ernest's face so close to mine, our noses touching and lips merely

little screw-up obviously turned

were gasping

chimed in gleefully,

Amidst the growing crowd's

turned red,

to push Ernest

but couldn't.

I realized Ernest was holding me

go; instead, he

my ear,

feeling shy,

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